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Medal

19th century (made), 16th century (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Medal, Baldassare Castiglione / Apollo in his car, electrotype copy, Messrs. Franchi and Son, London, England, 19th century, original Italian, 16th century

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Electrotype, bronzed copper
Brief description
Medal, Baldassare Castiglione / Apollo in his car, electrotype copy, Messrs. Franchi and Son, London, England, 19th century, original Italian, 16th century
Physical description
Medal. Obverse: bust of Baldassare Castiglione, Count of Castiglione, with legend. Reverse: Apollo in a chariot rising over the globe, on which is represented a map of Italy, with legend.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 4.4cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Summary
Medal, Baldassare Castiglione / Apollo in his car, electrotype copy, Messrs. Franchi and Son, London, England, 19th century, original Italian, 16th century
Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1866B-42

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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